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Craft and StructureVery hardWord for stubborn persistence in error

Craft and Structure practice question

Despite three inquiries that found no fault in the design, the councillor remained ____ in blaming the architect, repeating the charge at every meeting.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

  1. A. obstinateCorrect
  2. B. persuasive
  3. C. apologetic
  4. D. indifferent

Answer: A. obstinate

Three inquiries against him, and still repeating the charge: obstinate.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. persuasive
Persuasive would mean convincing others; the inquiries disagreed.
C. apologetic
Apologetic is the opposite of continuing the charge.
D. indifferent
Indifferent people don't repeat charges at every meeting.

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